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Weather & Climate in Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Primorsko-Akhtarsk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,763/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0485°N, 38.1790°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Nov 9, 2002 | 10 km WSW of Kiyevskoye, Russia | M5.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 2012 | 6 km SE of Gostagayevskaya, Russia | M4.9 | 128 km | 23 km |
| Aug 7, 2016 | 5 km SE of Mariupol, Ukraine | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1995 | 5 km WNW of Strelka, Russia | M4.5 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 12 km NNW of Severskaya, Russia | M4.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 5 km WNW of Anapa, Russia | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 34 km SSE of Berdyansk, Ukraine | M4.2 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 5 km SE of Gostagayevskaya, Russia | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 1999 | 11 km NW of Kiyevskoye, Russia | M4.2 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jul 11, 1996 | 6 km WNW of Krymsk, Russia | M4.0 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 1998 | 9 km NE of Starovelichkovskaya, Russia | M3.8 | 81 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1994 | KERCH STRAIT | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
Primorsko-Akhtarsk has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (1.5").